@pongo99.bsky.social
Fond of dogs, coffee, and democracy.
@steerpike18 at the old place
@steerpike18 at the old place
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Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew speaks out after ICE arrest: I think what I would have to say to Karoline is just because you went to a catholic school doesn't make you a good catholic.
December 13, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew speaks out after ICE arrest: I think what I would have to say to Karoline is just because you went to a catholic school doesn't make you a good catholic.
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The U.S. declared measles eliminated in the year 2000, but the disease has returned after vaccination rates fell during the COVID pandemic.
December 13, 2025 at 1:26 AM
The U.S. declared measles eliminated in the year 2000, but the disease has returned after vaccination rates fell during the COVID pandemic.
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Trump on Americans' healthcare costs going up by 200-300%: "Don't make it sound so bad"
Q: At the end of this year, those extended Obamacare subsidies expire. What's your message to those 24m Americans who will see their premiums go up?
TRUMP: Don't make it sound so bad. Obviously you're a sycophant for Democrats. You're obviously a provider of bad news for Republicans.
TRUMP: Don't make it sound so bad. Obviously you're a sycophant for Democrats. You're obviously a provider of bad news for Republicans.
December 12, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Trump on Americans' healthcare costs going up by 200-300%: "Don't make it sound so bad"
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This is probably the clearest indication yet that the administration understands what they’re doing in the Caribbean is illegal.
They’re now threatening the ICC with sanctions if they investigate Trump and his team.
They’re now threatening the ICC with sanctions if they investigate Trump and his team.
The U.S. is not a member of the ICC, but the court can still prosecute individuals for actions carried out on the territory of ICC member nations.
Exclusive: US threatens new ICC sanctions unless court pledges not to prosecute Trump
President Donald Trump's administration wants the International Criminal Court to amend its founding document to ensure it does not investigate the Republican president and his top officials, a Trump ...
www.reuters.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
This is probably the clearest indication yet that the administration understands what they’re doing in the Caribbean is illegal.
They’re now threatening the ICC with sanctions if they investigate Trump and his team.
They’re now threatening the ICC with sanctions if they investigate Trump and his team.
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DOJ has sued Maine, Oregon, California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Washington, Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Vermont for access to its most sensitive voter data.
My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.
My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.
December 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
DOJ has sued Maine, Oregon, California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Washington, Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Vermont for access to its most sensitive voter data.
My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.
My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.
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Trump ‘Gold Card’ Program Opens Applications For Million-Dollar Visas
Trump Gold Card Program Opens Up For Applications
Applicants will receive a fast-tracked pathway to permanent legal status in the U.S. for a seven-figure fee.
www.forbes.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Trump ‘Gold Card’ Program Opens Applications For Million-Dollar Visas
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If a bunch of AI photos showing a weakened Trump start going viral, we may actually see a crackdown on AI happen.
lol AI walker photo hits the top of Reddit. I hope he sees it.
![r/topofreddit 2h ago topredditbot
Trump using a walker after he signed an executive order banning states from regulating Al [r/pics by u/Rex-In-Effect]
Photo shows Trump walking down the hallway using a walker. It’s fake.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:5gy3v7opwo3bfoa7dojkfhvp/bafkreicghra3mbvshy4y4i6yo3fvvamshfreq6tjusxrwzs7p3ljyzrr5a@jpeg)
December 12, 2025 at 4:33 AM
If a bunch of AI photos showing a weakened Trump start going viral, we may actually see a crackdown on AI happen.
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It’s been two weeks since ICE took Yuanxin Zheng from his father. He is six years old. He’s still not home. This has to end.
December 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM
It’s been two weeks since ICE took Yuanxin Zheng from his father. He is six years old. He’s still not home. This has to end.
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MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
December 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
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Their closing message to Indiana: change your maps to artificially benefit the President's political party or 'roads will not be paved' as punishment.
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
December 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Their closing message to Indiana: change your maps to artificially benefit the President's political party or 'roads will not be paved' as punishment.
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
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Yesterday, Spc Sarah Becstrom was laid to rest in West Virginia at a VA National Cemetery.
Surprisingly none of the major major news media mention it. No flags were lower to half staff.
Well the Convicted FElon keeps the news focus on him.
www.wvva.com/2025/12/10/s...
Surprisingly none of the major major news media mention it. No flags were lower to half staff.
Well the Convicted FElon keeps the news focus on him.
www.wvva.com/2025/12/10/s...
Spc. Sarah Beckstrom laid to rest with full military honors at W.Va. National Cemetery
Spc. Sarah Beckstrom was laid to rest with full military honors Tuesday in Grafton.
www.wvva.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Yesterday, Spc Sarah Becstrom was laid to rest in West Virginia at a VA National Cemetery.
Surprisingly none of the major major news media mention it. No flags were lower to half staff.
Well the Convicted FElon keeps the news focus on him.
www.wvva.com/2025/12/10/s...
Surprisingly none of the major major news media mention it. No flags were lower to half staff.
Well the Convicted FElon keeps the news focus on him.
www.wvva.com/2025/12/10/s...
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Immigrants ‘plucked out of line’ at citizenship ceremony at Faneuil Hall “the cradle of liberty”.
If you ever claimed you want immigrants to do it the right way, this should outrage you. On the other hand, If you think this was okay, you need to come to terms with your white nationalist views.
If you ever claimed you want immigrants to do it the right way, this should outrage you. On the other hand, If you think this was okay, you need to come to terms with your white nationalist views.
December 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Immigrants ‘plucked out of line’ at citizenship ceremony at Faneuil Hall “the cradle of liberty”.
If you ever claimed you want immigrants to do it the right way, this should outrage you. On the other hand, If you think this was okay, you need to come to terms with your white nationalist views.
If you ever claimed you want immigrants to do it the right way, this should outrage you. On the other hand, If you think this was okay, you need to come to terms with your white nationalist views.
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apnews.com/article/heal... rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
The Senate has rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year.
apnews.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:39 PM
apnews.com/article/heal... rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
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I keep doing so well on these cognitive exams that my doctor wants me to do more and more of them, so all his doctor friends can see how good I am at it.
December 11, 2025 at 3:45 AM
I keep doing so well on these cognitive exams that my doctor wants me to do more and more of them, so all his doctor friends can see how good I am at it.
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MINNEAPOLIS: “All I did was step outside as a Somali American citizen, and I got chased by a masked person, assaulted, kidnapped. It was inhumane. If this is what’s happening to a 🇺🇸 citizen on camera, imagine what could happen to your loved ones.”
December 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
MINNEAPOLIS: “All I did was step outside as a Somali American citizen, and I got chased by a masked person, assaulted, kidnapped. It was inhumane. If this is what’s happening to a 🇺🇸 citizen on camera, imagine what could happen to your loved ones.”
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The President of the United States should not be batshit insane.
December 11, 2025 at 2:48 AM
The President of the United States should not be batshit insane.
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I believe this is “US illegally boards and steals oil tanker”.
December 11, 2025 at 4:05 AM
I believe this is “US illegally boards and steals oil tanker”.
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Amnesty International’s new report on the U.S. detention sites Alligator Alcatraz and Krome is a warning flare for every American who believes in the Constitution, the rule of law, and the basic dignity of human beings.
December 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Amnesty International’s new report on the U.S. detention sites Alligator Alcatraz and Krome is a warning flare for every American who believes in the Constitution, the rule of law, and the basic dignity of human beings.
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The N Carolina immigrant rights group Siembra is teaching business owners their rights if federal agents show up at their door.
While most can name their first and second amendment rights, far fewer are familiar with the fourth, which prohibits unreasonable government searches and seizures.
While most can name their first and second amendment rights, far fewer are familiar with the fourth, which prohibits unreasonable government searches and seizures.
‘We’ll need to see a warrant’: the group teaching businesses a vital tool to fight ICE raids
Siembra in North Carolina gives owners fourth amendment rights trainings should federal agents show up at their door
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The N Carolina immigrant rights group Siembra is teaching business owners their rights if federal agents show up at their door.
While most can name their first and second amendment rights, far fewer are familiar with the fourth, which prohibits unreasonable government searches and seizures.
While most can name their first and second amendment rights, far fewer are familiar with the fourth, which prohibits unreasonable government searches and seizures.
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It would be nice if their fellow journalists would stand up for the female reporters Trump routinely bullies.
He'll do it again. Make a plan for it. Act collectively.
He'll do it again. Make a plan for it. Act collectively.
December 10, 2025 at 5:03 AM
It would be nice if their fellow journalists would stand up for the female reporters Trump routinely bullies.
He'll do it again. Make a plan for it. Act collectively.
He'll do it again. Make a plan for it. Act collectively.
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This is what the President of the United States said in person today in Pennsylvania...
December 10, 2025 at 3:42 AM
This is what the President of the United States said in person today in Pennsylvania...
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Requiring foreign visitors to hand over 5 years of social media isn’t “security,” it’s unchecked government control.
All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Foreign tourists could be required to disclose 5 years of social media histories under Trump administration plan
The Customs and Border Protection proposal would apply even to countries that don't require visas to enter.
www.nbcnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Requiring foreign visitors to hand over 5 years of social media isn’t “security,” it’s unchecked government control.
All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
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#GVerse #FuckICE detain U.S. citizen for "looking" Somali—use illegal chokehold to tackle him to ground.
Man repeatedly begs agents to look at his digital passport ID—they refuse.
The incident occurred at the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood in Minneapolis. #DemsUnited
Man repeatedly begs agents to look at his digital passport ID—they refuse.
The incident occurred at the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood in Minneapolis. #DemsUnited
December 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
#GVerse #FuckICE detain U.S. citizen for "looking" Somali—use illegal chokehold to tackle him to ground.
Man repeatedly begs agents to look at his digital passport ID—they refuse.
The incident occurred at the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood in Minneapolis. #DemsUnited
Man repeatedly begs agents to look at his digital passport ID—they refuse.
The incident occurred at the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood in Minneapolis. #DemsUnited